Denmark wants to invest in Pakistan’s mining industry
FL Smidth, a leading global supplier of technology and services to the mining and cement industries, has been active in Pakistan for over three decades. The company has played a significant role in the development of the country’s cement industry, having supplied approximately 60-70% of the cement plants in Pakistan.
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Zohaib Khan honored with IT Icon award
Chairman P@SHA Muhammad Zohaib Khan has been conferred the first IT Icon Award by Ecommerce Gateway for his valuable services to the local industry. State Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima presented him the award at the inaugural session of the 25th ITCN Asia.
RDA inflows rise to $8.416 billion in July 2024
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $8.416 billion by the end of July 2024 as compared to US $8.255 billion by June (2024) end, according to the latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
Spotify features Sufi legend Abida Parveen on Times Square
Legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen has been proudly featured by Spotify on a digital billboard at Times Square, New York, as not only the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador of August, but also as the EQUAL Global ambassador marking a significant moment for South Asian representation on the global stage.
25th ITCN Asia to be held in Karachi on Aug 27-29
The 25th edition of ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s biggest IT and telecom expo and conference, will take place on August 27–29 at the Expo Center in Karachi. This event is set to focus significant goals of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to facilitate investors, exporters, and entrepreneurs of the IT industry, making Pakistan an emerging tech hub in the world.
Shell Pakistan profit 1.3 billion in first half
Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has posted a profit after tax of Rs.1.3 billion for half year results for the company, compared to the profit after tax of Rs. 3.5 billion made in the same period last year.
Al-Ghazi Tractors Empowers Women in Agriculture
Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited, in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, Government of Sindh, proudly announces the successful completion of the transformative “Khud Mukhtar Baa Waqar” workshop, held from August 20th to 21st, with a closing ceremony on August 22nd, 2024, at Directorate Agriculture Research, Tando Jam.
Zong’s high-speed network connectivity to reaches in 15 cities of GB
Zong has introduced high-speed network connectivity in more than 15 cities of Gilgit Baltistan making it the largest-ever network expansion in the region.
Sugar Advisory Board recommends exporting 100,000 MT of sugar
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain chaired a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) which recommended exporting 100,000 metric tons of sugar.
OICCI highlights private sector’s role in mitigating climate change
The OICCI Climate Report also discusses how corporations can integrate climate actions into their business operations by adopting sustainable supply chain management, adhering to ESG criteria, promoting investment in carbon markets, and fostering public-private partnerships for green development. The report highlights initiatives by OICCI members in these areas. The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and…